Week #23 Special Edition: Economic Impact on Auto Sales with Jonathan Smoke Tuesday August 25, 2020 5 min Read Our Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke joins us once again from his home studio in Atlanta, GA, with the latest on the impacts of COVID-19 on the automotive industry. The latest on COVID-19’s nationwide impactContinuing jobless claims and impacts by stateConsumer sentiment in the U.S. and in the largest DMAsCox Automotive consumer survey results on shopping and service0% APR offersNew- and used-vehicle inventoryWholesale and retail prices and impact on sales by marketCox Automotive leading indicators Download this week’s presentation. During this unprecedented time, Cox Automotive is committed to providing you with the most up-to-date automotive news, so check back regularly for updates. Related Market Insights Market Insights Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: September 16 5 min Read EV Market Monitor – August 2025 5 min Read Cox Automotive Unites Fleet Services and FleetNet America into One Fleet Team 4 min Read